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Anil Raj R.
AR
Junior DevOps Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Lightweight, fast, and reliable Debian-based distro"
What do you like best about SparkyLinux?

I like how lightweight and stable SparkyLinux is, while still giving access to the full power of Debian. The preconfigured desktops (like LXQt and Xfce) make it beginner-friendly, yet it stays flexible for advanced users. The rolling edition keeps software up to date without being unstable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SparkyLinux?

Documentation could be clearer for newcomers, especially when troubleshooting outside the basics. Some editions come with more preinstalled apps than necessary, which may feel bloated if you prefer a clean slate. Also, while the community is helpful, it’s not as large or active as bigger distros, so answers may take time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Hardware
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A Lightweight and Versatile Distribution"
What do you like best about SparkyLinux?

Sparky Linux is a lightweight and fast Linux distribution that caters to users who need an efficient and stable operating system without sacrificing functionality. Based on Debian's stable branch, Sparky is designed to provide a smooth and responsive experience even on older hardware, making it a great choice for users looking to revitalize aging PCs or those with minimal system resources. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SparkyLinux?

While Sparky’s LXQt and Xfce desktops are lightweight and functional, they might not be as visually polished as other distributions, like Ubuntu or elementary OS. The out-of-the-box experience can feel a bit basic and utilitarian, especially for users who prioritize aesthetics or want a more modern-looking interface right away. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer & Network Security
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Very lightweight and efficient"
What do you like best about SparkyLinux?

every now and then it has semi-rolling version update which ensures to update software without having to re-install it. Also, its designed to be lightweight, so it runs smoothly even on older hardware, which is a big plus for anyone Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SparkyLinux?

The high level of customizability can be overwhelming for beginners. It happened to me tho Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Himanshu S.
HS
Legal Associate
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy UI and Work Efficient Linux Distro"
What do you like best about SparkyLinux?

Sparky Linux's light in size and it installs without any issues on older hardware, desktops, and laptops with old versions of processors, and the best part is we can configure the system as per our requirements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SparkyLinux?

Lack of good support in terms of community resources. We are experiencing issue with the configuration of DNS, which is not fixed in the latest update iso image. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Aditya  K.
AK
Junior Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Monster Linux OS"
What do you like best about SparkyLinux?

I like the Sparky Linux as it provides a better GUI and better feature and better security also better in interface and easy to use and cmd line also easy to insttall the package. Linux is provided the customized option is super Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SparkyLinux?

I faced some issues like a slowly file copying and i have also prolem with USB port much more time when my external drives doesn't detect. Initially graphics interface is not to easy and not quickly understandard but after some time it will user friendlyso it okay Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mayank B.
MB
Senior Consultant
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Debian Framework with customization at best and cost at minimum"
What do you like best about SparkyLinux?

As a DevOps engineer, I like Sparky Linux as it provides better GUI and better security. apt command line also makes our life easy to install required dependency packages. it also has customization options. it also has multimedia compatibility rather than traditional Debian distribution and it makes it more unique. i would say sparky Linux is a Linux platform in disguise of Window(For better GUI) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SparkyLinux?

There is a compatibility issue with NFS mount which i have faced with this Linux version. it is not able to detect multimedia devices sometimes. some java frameworks also have some issue with sparky linux that i have seen.apart from that, I haven't faced any issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ladla M.
LM
Reviewer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
""A special Debian-based working framework experience""
What do you like best about SparkyLinux?

Assuming you like Debian-based conveyance and novel administration apparatuses, Sparky Linux will hold any importance with you. You can make your server variant by beginning your form with insignificant GUI organization or negligible CLI sending.

VLC and LxImage as media are really great for sight and sound and realistic applications and functioned admirably in a restricted Virtual server climate.

Since it depends on Debian, it very well may be utilized through the Synaptic bundle supervisor, and the adept order line bundle chief can be utilized to download the applications you are keen on from the Debian bundle vault. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SparkyLinux?

To utilize the working framework easily, it is important to know about linux, it turns out to be more challenging to adjust to all clients who change from windows. All removable drives should be mounted by means of order. The graphical point of interaction is difficult, which keeps the client from rapidly getting the activity of the working framework. The graphical connection point might drive you right away and for this situation keep the client from understanding the activity of the working framework rapidly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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System management specialist
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"A unique Debian-based operating system experience"
What do you like best about SparkyLinux?

If you like Debian-based distribution and unique management tools, Sparky Linux will be of interest to you. You can create your server version by starting your version with minimal GUI deployment or minimal CLI deployment.

VLC and LxImage as multimedia are good for multimedia and graphic applications and worked well in a limited Virtual server environment.

Since it is based on Debian, it can be used through the Synaptic package manager, and the apt command line package manager can be used to download the applications you are interested in from the Debian package repository. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SparkyLinux?

In order to use the operating system comfortably, it is necessary to have knowledge of linux, it becomes more difficult to adapt to all users who switch from windows. All removable drives need to be mounted via command. The graphical interface is not easy, which prevents the user from quickly understanding the operation of the operating system. The graphical interface may force you at first and in this case prevent the user from understanding the operation of the operating system quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Abhishek C.
AC
DevOps Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Best UI in Debian"
What do you like best about SparkyLinux?

I am working as DevOps Engineer. This is a Linux-based System, and it is very user-friendly. It is very secure. Moreover, it has a customization option. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SparkyLinux?

I faced some kind of issues like Compatibility issues and slow file copying of the Windows NTFS partition. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

LL
Production Control and Safety
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Light base system"
What do you like best about SparkyLinux?

I like the system's download and installation options, it has a different desktop available for all needs. Handles deb packages Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SparkyLinux?

I have problems with USB port, there are times when my external drive does not detect it needs immediate update Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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